Biography
Started: She began swimming at age five. She took up Para swimming in 2009 after her motorcycle accident. (paralympic.org, 18 Sep 2016)
Reason: "Swimming helped me get back into a routine, to do things independently. It helped a lot." (oglobo.globo.com, 09 Sep 2016)
Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games in 2024 and 2028. (swimchannel.net, 12 Jul 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
She has worked as a pharmacist in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and as a model for photo shoots and fashion shows. (revistapress.com.br, 02 Sep 2021; LinkedIn profile, 16 Feb 2021; jogandojuntos.com.br, 10 Aug 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJuly 6, 1987
OccupationAthlete, Model
EducationPharmacy - University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Languages SpokenEnglish, Portuguese
CoachFabiano Quirino [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 59.50 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:10.90 |
| 7 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:01.65 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:11.54 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:02.98 |
| 4 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:40.19 |
| 4 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:04.26 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:08.07 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:12.55 |
| 4 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:00.03 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:02.11 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:04.68 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:22.00 |
